Senate Room - Senate House at University of London Venues

The Senate Room costs £1,800 for a full day hire (08:00-17:00). This includes the room with fixed tiered seating for up to 80 people, standard AV package (laptop/PC, data projector, screen, internet access, and 3 microphones), and basic venue utilities. Additional costs apply for catering, extended hours, and enhanced AV requirements.

The Senate Room has a fixed theatre-style configuration with three levels of tiered seating accommodating up to 80 people maximum. The seating cannot be reconfigured as it's permanently installed court room style seating. This makes it ideal for presentations, debates, and formal meetings but unsuitable for events requiring cabaret or classroom layouts.

Standard venue hire operates from 08:00-18:00. Events cannot start before 08:00 as the venue doesn't offer access from 06:00. Additional charges apply for catering service outside standard hours, including weekends, though specific extended hour rates aren't detailed in available pricing.

Standard AV includes laptop/PC, data projector, screen, internet access, and 3 microphones. For enhanced AV requirements beyond this standard package, you must contact ConferenceCast/Torpedo, the approved UoL AV provider. A complimentary screen with projector is available for AGMs, but additional screens, hybrid meeting capabilities, and specialized equipment require separate quotes.

All catering must be served in the Grand Lobby, not in the Senate Room itself. Catering options include tea/coffee with biscuits (£4.75+VAT per person), working lunch (£15.50+VAT per person), sharing platters (from £19.95+VAT per person), and hot/cold buffet (£23.95+VAT per person). All catering is subject to VAT and additional weekend/extended hour charges.

You must complete attached events application and due diligence forms for review and approval before booking confirmation. These forms are mandatory and allow the venue to assign a dedicated event manager. The venue can hold dates provisionally while forms are processed, and approval is required before final booking confirmation.

The venue accommodates various business events including AGMs, conferences, and presentations. However, the fixed tiered seating limits flexibility for interactive formats. Specific restrictions on filming, external suppliers, or specialized equipment aren't detailed, but approval processes suggest certain activities may require additional permissions.

If the Senate Room is unavailable, the venue actively works to find alternative spaces within University of London Venues or will help locate alternative venues entirely. Availability is limited, particularly in peak periods like June 2025, and the venue maintains a policy of finding customers suitable alternatives when their preferred space isn't available.